Can I change my Windows Update settings?

Yes. You can use one of the following procedures to change Windows Update settings for your operating system.

Windows 10

Search for and open Windows Update settings, and then click Advanced options to access update preferences.

Update options: Enable Windows Update to update other Microsoft product drivers and apps when updating Windows. Also allows Windows Update to download and install updates as they become available, or set it to wait for your approval to help manage data on a limited data plan.

Update notifications: Enable Windows to prompt you when you need to restart your computer to finish an update.

Delivery Optimization: Download Windows updates from other computers, which can be faster.

note:

HP recommends getting updates only from sources you know and trust.

Privacy settings: Change how apps access personal information.

Windows 8, 7

Search for and open Windows Update, and then click Change settings to access update preferences.

Important updates: Allow Windows Update to download and install important updates as they become available, or set it to wait for your approval. You can also set a regular update time so that the computer doesn't update while you are working.

Recommended updates: Allow Windows Update to download and install recommended updates using the same settings as important updates.

Who can install updates: Set which users can install updates on the computer.